2017 F150 mods

[Joe G]

Keeping this simple. No engine/performance mods. No suspension mods. Wheels are fine.

First one is utilitarian - thoughts on floor mats? Had wanted vinyl floors, but this truck has carpet so want to keep them looking nice.

Everyone talks about WeatherTech for the fit, but seems like there are other ones out there that have the "laser fit" style too.

:waiting:

[68fastback]

I have the Weather Tech in the Fusion ...very nice fit -- perfect!
Hunted around and eventually got them on Amazon about 20% cheaper than from Weather Tech direct.

Yeah, they do have a major competitor now ...can't remember the name ...but the prices were similar and Weather Tech's reviews were great, so I went with that.
What's nice about the deep molded (like Weather Tech) is they are easy to clean. Just clip them to the wall at the spray-wash place and have at it -- easy peasy. Rigid enough to smack them against the wall and knock off most of the water and still just 'soft' enough that your feet don't slip on them when you try to adjust your position on the seat.

Another mod I really like is the window vents ...so you can leave the window open a inch or two and get no rain inside. Put those on the Ranger. ALso put molded semi-rigid mud-flaps on the Ranger ...great mod to keep body clean when off-road. The F150 sport may already have these from the factory?

[Joe G]

Another mod I really like is the window vents ...so you can leave the window open a inch or two and get no rain inside. Put those on the Ranger. ALso put molded semi-rigid mud-flaps on the Ranger ...great mod to keep body clean when off-road. The F150 sport may already have these from the factory?

Hate the look of window vents (sorry), but mod #2 will be mud flaps.

[68fastback]

...even this kind or window vent? ...tho I definitely don't like some of his other mods ...like the roof-high air breather :haha:

The ones I have are translucent but smoke-tinted.

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=20624&d=1499141417

[The Bone]

I have Husky floor liners and they are ware out already Whether tech in the SHO and they are still fine. Wheel well liners are nice to have Love mine. Mud flaps go on first and I got mine at Ford.

[Tommy Gun]

Don't like the carpet liners myself, too slippery. We have small bath carpets that match the carpet in our truck. Cheap and easy to pull out and shake out if dirty, can also throw them in the wash if need be.

Mud flaps from Ford only. Right size and right fit.

Door vents a must if ever parking outside to keep the heat out of the inside.

Also a nice fitting/easy to use windshield visor if ever parked outside or in a parking lot.

And a Procharger :innocent:

[Joe G]

Ok... too many Ford options for mud flaps! :faint:

https://accessories.ford.com/vehicles/f-150/2017/exterior/splash-guards.html

[Joe G]

Don't like the carpet liners myself, too slippery. We have small bath carpets that match the carpet in our truck. Cheap and easy to pull out and shake out if dirty, can also throw them in the wash if need be.



Don't the bath mats just bunch up whenever you move your feet?

[Joe G]

And a Procharger :innocent:

I already have two turbos, silly! :nonono:

[Alloy Dave]

Hate the look of window vents (sorry), but mod #2 will be mud flaps.

I had the window vents on my CRV. There are two general types. One sticks on the paint with two-sided tape...I'd never do that. The others insert into the window channel...that's what I had. For the most part they worked well, but on occasion, when using the auto-up feature, the window would come back down...sensing a binding. THis is noted in the installation instructions. You can minimize this by putting something slippery on the insert before install...like a wax or some type of nanofiber chemical.

I was able to leave my windows down about 2-3" even when I knew it would rain...I loved it for that reason.

[Tommy Gun]

Don't the bath mats just bunch up whenever you move your feet?


No, I'm only 175 lbs. :look:

[Joe G]

No, I'm only 175 lbs. :look:

:angry:

[68fastback]

I used the insert type also, but don't have windows that auto-up on the Ranger -lol

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Remember, back in the day, the old chrome ones from JCWhitney that seemed to be on every other Country Squire wagon :haha:

[68fastback]

Ok... too many Ford options for mud flaps! :faint:

https://accessories.ford.com/vehicles/f-150/2017/exterior/splash-guards.html

Hard to tell from those pics but none of those look like the factory ones I've seen.
I've never tried them, but WeatherTech no-drill units look pretty good too.

[68fastback]

No, I'm only 175 lbs. :look:

So under, maybe, 200# bath mats don't bunch up? We're not talking underwear here :haha:

[Tommy Gun]

Correct, we usually don't have an issue except maybe over time. Just readjust and go on.

[Tommy Gun]

Scotch guard

Carpets and mats. Cloth seats if you have that.

[Joe G]

Scotch guard

Carpets and mats. Cloth seats if you have that.

The spray on stuff?

Regular ok or have to be the Auto?

http://img.allw.mn/content/2013/09/11112756_2843.jpg

[The Bone]

Show Truck? :lol: Does Deb know you parked her car out in the dirt. :nonono:

[Tommy Gun]

The spray on stuff?

Regular ok or have to be the Auto?

http://img.allw.mn/content/2013/09/11112756_2843.jpg


The red one that says fabric.

Use it on any carpet or cloth.

It's the cheapest and at Walmart or Home Depot.

Use it all the time, never even seen the first two cans before, the Auto is just to get more money out of you. Lol

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[Joe G]

The red one that says fabric.

Use it on any carpet or cloth.

It's the cheapest and at Walmart or Home Depot.

Use it all the time, never even seen the first two cans before, the Auto is just to get more money out of you. Lol

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:webers:

You da man!

[Tommy Gun]

No, I'm only 175 lbs. :look:



165 lbs now :nonono:



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[1 Alibi 2]

Ordered a 150 Lariat on 25 May, tracking site shows 08/24/17 as the delivery date.
............................................While I'm waiting, I ordered the following:
Leer 550 tonneau cover.
WeatherTech floor liners.
WeatherTech side window deflectors.
Ford mud flaps.
Ford black-out F150 fender badges.
MMD antenna cover.
Mopar 11-15 Challenger seat belt guides.
Rubbermaid organizer.
Custom painted grille & tailgate emblems...................which I had to send back because of poor paint quality.

[68fastback]

All sound like nice mods!!

What are the seatbelt guides about?

[Tommy Gun]

Ordered a 150 Lariat on 25 May, tracking site shows 08/24/17 as the delivery date.
............................................While I'm waiting, I ordered the following:
Leer 550 tonneau cover.
WeatherTech floor liners.
WeatherTech side window deflectors.
Ford mud flaps.
Ford black-out F150 fender badges.
MMD antenna cover.
Mopar 11-15 Challenger seat belt guides.
Rubbermaid organizer.
Custom painted grille & tailgate emblems...................which I had to send back because of poor paint quality.



Ford emblems are poor quality, so no difference :haha:

[1 Alibi 2]

All sound like nice mods!!

What are the seatbelt guides about?
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I've joined 2 F150 sites, a thread on one showed an owner putting pads on his interior trim to stop the seat belt from damaging the trim when he let go of the seat belt. I am really careful letting the belt go in my 14 for the same reason, decided there was a better way to handle it, as this will be my new D/D.

[1 Alibi 2]

Ford emblems are poor quality, so no difference :haha:
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Not the quality I'm trying to get rid of,.......................it's the chrome !!

[Joe G]

165 lbs now :nonono:

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:haha:

[Tommy Gun]

:hey2:





Worse, nurse said I was 182..now I'm fat like you. :nonono:

[Joe G]

:hey2:





Worse, nurse said I was 182..now I'm fat like you. :nonono:


Fat bastid! :haha:

[Tommy Gun]

:banghead:

[Joe G]

Wheel well liners are nice to have Love mine.

I like the look of them, but worry about crap getting behind them so it stays between the liner and the body. Then you can't wash it off and corrodes the body faster. No?

[onecrazydog]

I like the look of them, but worry about crap getting behind them so it stays between the liner and the body. Then you can't wash it off and corrodes the body faster. No?

That is true, crap will get behind them and lead to rust...

Just spray the back wheel wells with rocker guard...

[Joe G]

That is true, crap will get behind them and lead to rust...

Just spray the back wheel wells with rocker guard...

This stuff?

https://duplicolor.com/product/rocker-guard

[onecrazydog]

That will work!! You want the flexible stuff...

[68fastback]

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I've joined 2 F150 sites, a thread on one showed an owner putting pads on his interior trim to stop the seat belt from damaging the trim when he let go of the seat belt. I am really careful letting the belt go in my 14 for the same reason, decided there was a better way to handle it, as this will be my new D/D.

Does it slow the retraction somehow or limit how far it can retract or ???

[1 Alibi 2]

Does it slow the retraction somehow or limit how far it can retract or ???
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The guides that I bought will keep the seat belt from retracting any further back than the headrest, it won't be able to hit the trim panel. I'll post a pic after the install, which will be late Aug. !!

[68fastback]

Cool ...thanks...

[Joe G]

First mods on order. :spend::spend:

[Shelby-Don]

When do your balls arrive
20690

[Tommy Gun]

Deb won't let him have them. :look:

[Joe G]

Deb won't let him have them. :look:

:logical:







:hey2:
:trouble:

[Joe G]

Next mod is also functionally needed.


Even though it's only a 4x2, step up height is just high enough that I want some running boards/nerf bars.

First truck years ago had stainless steel tube-style bars. Really liked them - easy to keep clean, no rust (which it seems most of the painted ones eventually had) and sturdy.

Not sure those will look good on the 2017 which has no chrome/bare metal (bumpers etc) - the Sport model has body colored painted bumpers.

So... I think black ones will blend in well with the truck, but still not sure about long-term durability. Are the new ones more durable?

Like this...


http://assets.clickmotive.com/inventory/inventory/dealers/WebIOL2/2000026/2065686/640x480/35039/1FTEW1EP5HKC40497/5db28ba18ac04c40b58dd2a37846bb7b!20170207121320000 .jpg?w=999&h=700

https://turn5.scene7.com/is/image/Turn5/T528698?$enlarged810x608$

https://runningboardwarehouse.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/736x552/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/p/r/pro-series-3-black-nerf-bars-ias-214400-05.86.jpg





Here's a stainless look....


https://runningboardwarehouse.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/736x552/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/o/ionic-5-stainless-curved-nerf-bars-inb-25530210-05.101.jpg

http://cdn3.volusion.com/wleva.wjuud/v/vspfiles/photos/chevystreamliness-4.jpg?1398021479

[Tommy Gun]

As the black gets scratched chipped it will start rust spots, but you can easily touch it up.

Black should be much cheaper.

Could have a set rhino lined also. :look:

[68fastback]

..and the tubular/oval ones that have the rubber/plastic inserts eventually rust out around the inserts ...some of the Explorers had those. I refurb'd Jan's son's when they started looking ratty after only a few years. Black-anodized alloy might be good if anyone makes them, otherwise those flat diamond-tread black-painted steel ones in the pic you posted -- maybe with the bottom surface Rhino-lined like TG suggested -- might work well?

Also, Art installed a pull-out step back behind the cab for easier bed-access. I like how his works better than the factory ones Ford was using a couple years ago (and still may use) ...pulls out and retracts easier than Ford's design yet 'hides' equally well.

[Alloy Dave]

Next mod is also functionally needed.


Even though it's only a 4x2, step up height is just high enough that I want some running boards/nerf bars.




Let me translate that...



"I'm short"

[Tommy Gun]

I have a pull out step. :nonono:

[Tommy Gun]

Let me translate that...



"I'm short like Keith"



Fixed :look:

[Joe G]

Let me translate that...



"I'm short"


Fixed :look:


:hey2: :trouble:


Now THIS is short!! :giggle:


20698

[Joe G]

I don't pull out. :sex:

:yikes:

[Joe G]

As the black gets scratched chipped it will start rust spots, but you can easily touch it up. - true, but have you met me?? I don't like maintenance!! :rant:

Black should be much cheaper. - :spend:

Could have a set rhino lined also. :look:

:yes:

[Joe G]

..and the tubular/oval ones that have the rubber/plastic inserts eventually rust out around the inserts ...some of the Explorers had those. I refurb'd Jan's son's when they started looking ratty after only a few years. Black-anodized alloy might be good if anyone makes them, otherwise those flat diamond-tread black-painted steel ones in the pic you posted -- maybe with the bottom surface Rhino-lined like TG suggested -- might work well?


Even a stainless one?

Seems the stainless have lifetime warranties - the "chrome" and black ones usually have 2-5 year warranties (cheaper steel I'd assume).

[68fastback]

Even a stainless one?

Seems the stainless have lifetime warranties - the "chrome" and black ones usually have 2-5 year warranties (cheaper steel I'd assume).

I think stainless should be fine. The Explorer had powder-coated tubular steel with some kind of long hard rubber or plastic step pads. The powder coat would just blister and peel away from the steel all along where water gets trapped at the edges of the step pads.

[Tommy Gun]

:waiting2:

[Joe G]

:waiting2:

http://poster.keepcalmandposters.com/448206.png

[The Bone]

The ones I have from Ford are nice. I don't have to drive in salt so I don't worry about rust. The mud flaps help keep lots of stuff off them but wish they were 1 inch longer than they are.

[68fastback]

Joe, the ultimate mod package for Big Red ...video shows a older F150 w/3.5EB, but you get the idea :biggrin:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTNxmTkOOxs&feature=youtu.be

[68fastback]

...and OCD has a choice ....Super Raptor or Mega Raptor :woohoo: :grin:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1pxq10H5xE

I love the front fenders and how where the front-hinged hood meets them for easy access :banana: way kewl!!

[Tommy Gun]

Joe, the ultimate mod package for Big Red ...video shows a older F150 w/3.5EB, but you get the idea :biggrin:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTNxmTkOOxs&feature=youtu.be



2.7 is weak and frail and 3.5 is the bomb? :flex:



:oops:


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[68fastback]

:spitcopy:

[Grabber]

Your going to need curb finders.
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[68fastback]

Your going to need curb finders.
20712

:spitcopy:

Ah, the memories :rofl3:

...at first it looked like acupuncture for tires :haha:

[Joe G]

Joe, the ultimate mod package for Big Red ...video shows a older F150 w/3.5EB, but you get the idea :biggrin:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTNxmTkOOxs&feature=youtu.be


:surprised:

:moneyman:

[Joe G]

Your going to need curb finders.
20712


I'm not an old geezer like TG who curbs his wheels! :rant:

[Joe G]

2.7 is weak and frail and 3.5 is the bomb? :flex:

:oops:


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Bring it!

:flex::weights:

[Joe G]

2 mods delivered today + another mod installed.

Drove it today. Stupid rain this morning, so I'll need to wash it again this weekend. :angry:

[The Bone]

Not a show truck its a work truck :lol:
Park Deb's car back in the garage :yes:
Red is the toughest color. :hatwave:

[Grabber]

What kind of truck did you get. Picture please.

[Tommy Gun]

I'm not an old geezer like TG who curbs his wheels! :rant:


:nonono:

[Tommy Gun]

What kind of truck did you get. Picture please.



Nissan Frontier.


Such a loser, can't believe he bought foreign.

Who cares if they tell you a 1000 times it's built in Texas :rolleyes:



:nonono:

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[68fastback]

:spitcopy:

[Joe G]

Nissan Frontier.


Such a loser, can't believe he bought foreign.

Who cares if they tell you a 1000 times it's built in Texas :rolleyes:



:nonono:

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:haha: :ohsnap: :haha:

[Joe G]

What kind of truck did you get. Picture please.

Read back, dufus. :boink:

[Joe G]

Not a show truck its a work truck :lol:
Park Deb's car back in the garage :yes:
Red is the toughest color. :hatwave:


I know. Just trying to keep it clean as long as possible. Cleaning out barn so it'll be parked out there.



As for RED... added the BLACK bed liner to make it faster. :wtg:

[Tommy Gun]

:haha: :ohsnap: :haha:


:wasntme:

[Joe G]

I know. Just trying to keep it clean as long as possible. Cleaning out barn so it'll be parked out there.



As for RED... added the BLACK bed liner to make it faster. :wtg:


http://i.imgur.com/uTIzhmC.jpg

[Joe G]

2 mods delivered today + another mod installed.

Drove it today. Stupid rain this morning, so I'll need to wash it again this weekend. :angry:

http://i.imgur.com/QLKWgNL.jpg



Hump... :giggle:

http://i.imgur.com/fmZ9duI.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/dg0KYhs.jpg

[Joe G]

Rear fits very good. They have a little piece you trim depending if you have the front center console or the 40/20/40 front seats.


http://i.imgur.com/XpHfiYg.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/tjyBNUQ.jpg



Fronts... with the center hump piece. It's soft but sturdy rubber - not the harder plastic feel like some. Contours well, but not slippery.

http://i.imgur.com/gGvoHMO.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/9rtgWOO.jpg


Cup holder back on....


http://i.imgur.com/HyoImgf.jpg

[68fastback]

Those mats really look nice Joe ...look softer/more-flexible than the Weather-Tech. I also like how they lap-over the carpet edge to force wetness/debris onto the door sill itself ...Weather Tech doesn't do that.

I assume the mat over the 'hump' is optional?

The rear seats completely remove ...not just fold-up?

That bed liner is a spray-on? :faint: I'm totally impressed how perfect a job they did!! :wtg:

[Joe G]

Those mats really look nice Joe ...look softer/more-flexible than the Weather-Tech. I also like how they lap-over the carpet edge to force wetness/debris onto the door sill itself ...Weather Tech doesn't do that.


The WT's also overlap the edge, but I don't think as much (at least on the examples I found for the F150).

[Joe G]

I assume the mat over the 'hump' is optional?



Correct. Didn't really want it, but the discount a vendor on the F150 forum was giving (25% + free shipping and no tax) I figured why not add it anyway.

[Joe G]

The rear seats completely remove ...not just fold-up?


Those are folded up against the back. Really gives a lot of storage room in the back. Pic is kinda deceiving though... the front seats were pulled up as well to enable easy access to lay the back mat in.

[Joe G]

That bed liner is a spray-on? :faint: I'm totally impressed how perfect a job they did!! :wtg:

:yes:

Dealer installs them. I went over all expectations with the Mgr to make it clear exactly how perfect I expected it to be done. He said he's never had anyone "so picky". He quickly apologized when I shot him "the look" :angry:

[68fastback]

The WT's also overlap the edge, but I don't think as much (at least on the examples I found for the F150).

Ah, I see ...different than car where floor is lower than sill.


Correct. Didn't really want it, but the discount a vendor on the F150 forum was giving (25% + free shipping and no tax) I figured why not add it anyway.


Those are folded up against the back. Really gives a lot of storage room in the back. Pic is kinda deceiving though... the front seats were pulled up as well to enable easy access to lay the back mat in.

:tiphat2:

[68fastback]

:yes:

Dealer installs them. I went over all expectations with the Mgr to make it clear exactly how perfect I expected it to be done. He said he's never had anyone "so picky". He quickly apologized when I shot him "the look" :angry:

:lol: ...good to give expectations ;-)

[Joe G]

What do you think about these wheels?

They're the 20" optional Sport wheels from a guy that pulled them off at 300 miles. They don't have the TPMS or tires, but at only $450 for the set it's a great deal. Just not sure how I like the look on a RED truck. Here's a pic that I found on the net...


http://st.motortrend.com/uploads/sites/5/2014/10/2015-Ford-F-150-front-side-view-in-snow.jpg

[68fastback]

Could look nice if you have the black-out grille and some other black accents.

[Joe G]

Looking at the brochure, they don't look that dark so I'm not sure if that pic is accurate.

(page 30, second row down, far right are the ones)

http://www.ford.com/services/assets/Brochure?make=Ford&model=F-150&year=2017&postalCode=54901


Here's what the guy is selling:

https://www.f150forum.com/attachments/f122/529502d1501848124-2017-factory-sport-wheels-no-tpms-450-20170803_191923.jpg

[68fastback]

Looks like argent maybe? ...which is very neutral. Does it tie into similar accents on the truck?

I like tie-ins but ultimately what matters is if you like the look.

Easy to keep clean!

[onecrazydog]

Go for it!!

[The Bone]

My Husky floor liners are ware out. They were trash in the first year. Hope yours last longer. I like the wheels but remember that tires for 20's are more expensive than 18's.

[68fastback]

...and at correct pressures will ride harder and if not checked often and get just a few pounds low are far more prone to bad road or pot-hole damage than 18s. So depends on how you will be using the truck too.

If I went to 20s I'd go to larger height tires (similar tire profile series as the 18s assuming there's adequate clearance) than Ford would put on those 20s -- factory always tends to keep rolling diameter similar so programming can be the same regardless of wheels they offer and only change it for final drive ratio.

That way you gain a bit of mileage (larger diameter), keep the ability to safely air-down a bit if off pavement (larger profile than Ford would put on 20s), and preserve resistance to pothole damage. If you go that route you'd have to flash the programming to compensate for the overall diameter change so speedo will be right, but OEMs notoriously under-rate the ratio on trucks to the max permitted under Fed law (which I think is 4% on cars but dunno on trucks since the tires vary more -- I've seen up to 7% on trucks of friends), so you may find no correction is needed even when preserving the profile ratio on the larger 20s.

For example, on the Ranger I'm running oversize tires but final ratio relative to speedo is actually now dead-on b/c factory had it almost 9% under! Some highway driving with a portable GPS will tell you your true speed vs what speedo says so you can decide how much more tire profile ratio will fit within the factory 'error' without having to reprogram anything.

[Joe G]

The wheels that came on my Sport model are silver painted 17's.

I'm fine with them... but that Mod bug has bit me hard again. :banghead:


I told Mrs G that this was just a plain work truck. No mods unless they were functional - ie: spray bed liner, floor mats, mud flaps etc.

She's gonna keel me if she finds new wheels in the barn... or on the truck! :rollingpin:



http://i.imgur.com/kdCbcgs.jpg

[68fastback]

Joe, so those wheels you are considering are also silver-ish like the ones on your truck? ...but a shiny silver and 20s? Hard to tell from the earlier pics what color and finish they are.

[Tommy Gun]

The wheels that came on my Sport model are silver painted 17's.

I'm fine with them... but that Mod bug has bit me hard again. :banghead:


I told Mrs G that this was just a plain work truck. No mods unless they were functional - ie: spray bed liner, floor mats, mud flaps etc.

She's gonna keel me if she finds new wheels in the barn... or on the truck! :rollingpin:



http://i.imgur.com/kdCbcgs.jpg



Why would you waste money putting nice rims on an utilitarian vehicle??? :rolleyes:

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[Joe G]

Why would you waste money putting nice rims on an utilitarian vehicle??? :rolleyes:

.

:spitcopy:


:goodpost:


Thanks for your wise and valuable thoughts. You're 100% right. No one in their right mind should upgrade to expensive wheels on a work vehicle. :logical:

[68fastback]

:lol:

...that's why the Ranger still has it's originals :innocent:

[Tommy Gun]

:nonono:

[68fastback]

:lol:

[Shelby-Don]

:spitcopy:


:goodpost:


Thanks for your wise and valuable thoughts. You're 100% right. No one in their right mind should upgrade to expensive wheels on a work vehicle. :logical:

Who said you were in your right mind ?

[Joe G]

Who said TG was in his right mind ?

Exactly. :bigboss:

[Joe G]

Anyone able to 3D print in ABS for me?

This would work perfect as the stock phone holder area is too small for my iPhone 7+ (which this mod is for).


:waiting:


https://www.f150forum.com/f118/3d-printed-cell-phone-tray-394692/#post5511429

[68fastback]

No, but Dave has bona fide soap-holder modification experience :giggle:

[Joe G]

No, but Dave has bona fide soap-holder modification experience :giggle:

:banghead:

[Tommy Gun]

If you worked 8 hours a day you could afford a 3D printer.

[Joe G]

If you worked 8 hours a day you could afford a 3D printer.

:hey2:

[Shelby-Don]

Anyone able to 3D print in ABS for me?

This would work perfect as the stock phone holder area is too small for my iPhone 7+ (which this mod is for).


:waiting:


https://www.f150forum.com/f118/3d-printed-cell-phone-tray-394692/#post5511429


I have access to a 3D printer at work :shades:

[Tommy Gun]

I have access to a 3D printer at work :shades:



Do they know this? :trouble:

[Boston Mike]

I have access to a 3D printer at work and use it to make d**l*o*:shades:

:wow2:

[Shelby-Don]

Do they know this? :trouble:

Yes, I print things just about every night (mostly work related)

The phone holder Joe's wanting would take 12+ hours to print on a fine setting and use approximately 20 meters of plastic

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[Boston Mike]

Yes, I print things just about every night (mostly work related)

The phone holder Joe's wanting would take 12+ hours to print on a fine setting and use approximately 20 meters of plastic

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LOL.................I bet that's not cheap.

[Shelby-Don]

LOL.................I bet that's not cheap.

Free to me :shades:
:moneyman: for Joe

[Joe G]

Yes, I print things just about every night (mostly work related)

The phone holder Joe's wanting would take 12+ hours to print on a fine setting and use approximately 20 meters of plastic

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12 hours?!? :faint:

The guy who made the thread on the F150 forum said it was like $16 to get it printed online.

:banghead:

[Joe G]

Free to me :shades:
:moneyman: for Joe

Trade ya some LED lightbulbs. :idea:

[68fastback]

12 hours?!? :faint:

The guy who made the thread on the F150 forum said it was like $16 to get it printed online.

:banghead:

Joe, I think really high quality (fine granularity) just takes a lot longer.

[Shelby-Don]

Trade ya some LED lightbulbs. :idea:

I'll see if I can get something printed next week.

[Alloy Dave]

12 hours?!? :faint:

The guy who made the thread on the F150 forum said it was like $16 to get it printed online.

:banghead:
That reminds me of a story....

Guy walks into a hardware store in winter.

Guy: Do you have snow shovels?
Clerk: Yes, they're over here.
Guy: How much?
Clerk: $18

Guy: $18? Bill's hardware down the street sells them for $12
Clerk: Why don't you buy one down there?
Guy: They are out of them.
Clerk: Well, when we're out of them, we also sell them for $12


:rofl:

[68fastback]

:spitcopy:

[Joe G]

Joe, I think really high quality (fine granularity) just takes a lot longer.

Oh... so you can "print" in various qualities. I see now. :doh:

Don't need anything perfect.


But it must be ABS - the usual/normal material (PLA?) I guess can melt in the temperatures that a truck interior can reach in the summer.


Wonder what colors Don has? :look:

[Joe G]

That reminds me of a story....

Guy walks into a hardware store in winter.

Guy: Do you have snow shovels?
Clerk: Yes, they're over here.
Guy: How much?
Clerk: $18

Guy: $18? Bill's hardware down the street sells them for $12
Clerk: Why don't you buy one down there?
Guy: They are out of them.
Clerk: Well, when we're out of them, we also sell them for $12


:rofl:


I have plenty of free LED lamps for you Dave. :tiphat:














But I just sold out. :doh:

[68fastback]

Oh... so you can "print" in various qualities. I see now. :doh:

Don't need anything perfect.


But it must be ABS - the usual/normal material (PLA?) I guess can melt in the temperatures that a truck interior can reach in the summer.


Wonder what colors Don has? :look:

Some printers can print different quality while others only print in their single 'native' quality which can be anywhere from coarse to fine.

That car body that they printed last year in about 20 hours was VERY coarse ...almost 1/4"/pass -- that's why they had to then had to cheese-grater it like a regular body shop would on a coarse custom mod or body patch and then slowly and laboriously grate, micro-plane, sand, etc into a smooth finished surface. If printing a 1/18 scale model of that same full-size vehicle but with 0.0125" resolution it would yield a nice smooth 1/18 scale model but would still take about 20 hours (if a comparably 'fast' printer). If you printed the 1/18 scale model at 1/4"/pass it would take only minutes but it would be nearly unrecognizable as a car model.

Though I'll never say never, the experts feel 3D printing is unlikely to become a volume production high-resolution platform anytime soon ...simply the physics of the process . It is, however, very useful for prototyping ...esp where speed PLUS resolution is not required.

They've also been using them to print prototype tissues and simple organs -- like skin or an ear printed on top of a 'scaffold' structure -- and then further grown/nourished in a lab with good results. Of course they're not using plastics for that but rather tissue cells in a special organic carrier.

[Shelby-Don]

Wonder what colors Don has? :look:


Just figured you wanted the PINK

Currently I have black, yellow and bright blue (just a little), just figured I would us black

[Joe G]

Currently I have black, yellow and bright blue (just a little), just figured I would us black

Fastest color! :wtg:

[Tommy Gun]

Trade ya some LED lightbulbs. :idea:



:hey2:


:rant:

.

[Tommy Gun]

Some printers can print different quality while others only print in their single 'native' quality which can be anywhere from coarse to fine.

That car body that they printed last year in about 20 hours was VERY coarse ...almost 1/4"/pass -- that's why they had to then had to cheese-grater it like a regular body shop would on a coarse custom mod or body patch and then slowly and laboriously grate, micro-plane, sand, etc into a smooth finished surface. If printing a 1/18 scale model of that same full-size vehicle but with 0.0125" resolution it would yield a nice smooth 1/18 scale model but would still take about 20 hours (if a comparably 'fast' printer). If you printed the 1/18 scale model at 1/4"/pass it would take only minutes but it would be nearly unrecognizable as a car model.

Though I'll never say never, the experts feel 3D printing is unlikely to become a volume production high-resolution platform anytime soon ...simply the physics of the process . It is, however, very useful for prototyping ...esp where speed PLUS resolution is not required.

They've also been using them to print prototype tissues and simple organs -- like skin or an ear printed on top of a 'scaffold' structure -- and then further grown/nourished in a lab with good results. Of course they're not using plastics for that but rather tissue cells in a special organic carrier.


I saw that in an 80’s movie before.

Pretty hot woman. :drool:

[Tommy Gun]

Just figured you wanted the PINK

Currently I have black, yellow and bright blue (just a little), just figured I would us black



Black would be slow and stay in place, good choice.

[68fastback]

I saw that in an 80’s movie before.

Pretty hot woman. :drool:

:hilarious:

[Joe G]

I saw that in an 80’s movie before.

Pretty hot woman. :drool:


Iceberg goldberg.... but still hot. :



https://icdn2.digitaltrends.com/image/kelly-lebrock-weird-science-510x0.jpg?ver=1

[Joe G]

:hey2:


:rant:

.


Trade ya for Motorcraft filters. :look:

[onecrazydog]

Black would be slow and stay in place, good choice.


:goodone:

[Joe G]

Black would be slow and stay in place, good choice.


:goodone:


:boink: :boink:

[Tommy Gun]

:goodone:



:giggle:

[Tommy Gun]

Iceberg goldberg.... but still hot. :



https://icdn2.digitaltrends.com/image/kelly-lebrock-weird-science-510x0.jpg?ver=1



:webers:

[Tommy Gun]

Trade ya for Motorcraft filters. :look:




:grin:

[The Bone]

I keep my phone in my pocket because i can use sync to answer my phone. "just saying"

[Joe G]

I keep my phone in my pocket because i can use sync to answer my phone. "just saying"

I use Sync too, but like to plug it in.